When Chironomids shed their nymphal shuck, they wriggle and bend to free themselves. The Chiron Pupa is tied on a bent hook (as opposed to the Chiron Bomber tied on a straight hook) to imitate a Chironomid wriggling free of its shuck. Both flies are equally as effective during different times of the year/stages of the insect. The red and black Chiron Pupa effectively imitates the color scheme of the most popular Chironomids and fools fish over and over again. This is a fly that should be used in a stillwater setting (lake, pond, etc.) or wherever Chironomids are present. Trout cruise lakes and ponds in the western US and beyond searching for these small insects that hatch in high numbers during the spring and summer. These are successful when suspended under an indicator or fished with a slow stillwater retrieve.
Sizes Available:
12, 14, 16
Colors Available:
Black/Red
Due to the handmade nature of this product, the product you receive may vary from the photos. Please note that flies that are not individually packaged are not returnable.